Perspectives on gambling from 1561 with Louise NadeauPerspectives on gambling from 1561 with Louise Nadeau
Addiction Audio
An analysis of a re-discovered treatise
23:09•28 Jul 2023
Gambling Addiction Through the Ages: Professor Louise Nadeau's Historical Exploration
Episode Overview
- The treatise challenges the belief that the medical model of addiction originated in the 19th century
- It discusses genetic vulnerabilities and erroneous cognitions related to gambling addiction
- The treatise emphasizes treatment through cognitive therapy and reframes the historical understanding of addiction
- Historical insights from the 16th century provide valuable perspectives for modern approaches to addiction
- The research sheds light on societal attitudes towards addiction and offers potential solutions for stigma and treatment accessibility
“There are three statements, Ben. The first is the introductory statement stating that this is a pleasure for most people, and that remains. Second, he really speaks about genetic vulnerability and erroneous cognitions, which is very, very true. And then he literally speaks about treatment. And this whole book never, never mentions God. You can be very religious and still see that gambling is not an interrogation or putting into question the role of God.”
Ever wondered how people viewed gambling addiction centuries ago? In this episode, Ben Scher chats with Professor Louise Nadeau about her intriguing research on a Latin treatise from 1561. This nearly 500-year-old document offers a surprising look at the medical model of gambling addiction, long before it had a name. Louise and Ben dig into how the treatise authors described gambling harms, genetic vulnerabilities, and treatment methods that date back to the 6th century AD.
They even touch on the small group of people who were recognized as having gambling problems at the time. This conversation brings a fresh perspective to our modern understanding of addiction, showing that some ideas have been around much longer than we might think. Tune in for a historical journey that connects past and present views on addiction.
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